Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Program Overview

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program at Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology prepares students for a career in pharmacy practice. The program aligns with Canadian accreditation standards and focuses on core competencies, including medication preparation, patient care, and professional development. Graduates can pursue registration with the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada and listing with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba. The program includes work practicum placements in community and institutional pharmacy settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program at Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology prepares students to work in a variety of pharmacy practice settings.

Outline:

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program curriculum includes the following:

• Core Competencies:
• Identify and implement sector-specific knowledge to day-to-day medication preparation and dispensing
• Apply knowledge and research-based information while collaborating in the provision of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders
• Act responsibly and professionally, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Collaborate with pharmacists and members of intra- and interprofessional health teams in the promotion of a healthier workplace, community, and environment
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to pursue registration with the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) and listing with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) as a pharmacy technician
• Course Content:
• Pharmacy calculations and dosage forms
• Pharmacy law and ethics
• Medication safety and quality
• Sterile and non-sterile compounding
• Inventory management
• Patient counseling
• Pharmacy practice management
• Course Schedule:
• The program is offered full-time over two years (20 months of study)
• Classes are held Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• The program includes three work practicum placements: two in community pharmacy practice and one in an institutional pharmacy environment.

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program may include:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Practical demonstrations
• Work practicum evaluations

Teaching:

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program is taught by a team of experienced pharmacists and listed pharmacy technicians who specialize in community and institutional pharmacy practice. The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Simulations
• Laboratories
• Work placements

Careers:

Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program can pursue careers in a variety of pharmacy practice settings, including:

• Community pharmacies
• Hospital pharmacies
• Long-term care pharmacies
• Compounding pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical industry